Center for Family Development's Transformational Journey to Security and Peace of Mind
With a workforce of nearly 100 employees, Center for Family Development is not your average local institution. Having a larger team and a broader reach means dealing with unique operational challenges. Balancing stringent compliance requirements, data security, and the necessity for real-time collaboration requires a highly tailored IT solution. The question wasn't just how to solve these issues, but how to do so in a way that would make their mission more attainable, not less.
The Challenge
When the pandemic struck, the Center for Family Development (CFD) had to adapt quickly to a new work landscape—remote work. While offering flexibility and convenience, this new environment presented severe security risks. With employees logging into terminal servers via VPNs from their personal computers, the potential vulnerabilities were manifold: keyloggers, unsecured Wi-Fi networks, and the risk of piggybacking into the corporate network.
CFD's leadership knew they had a serious problem to solve: How could they offer their staff the flexibility to work from anywhere without compromising the organization’s cybersecurity?
The Results
Eugene Networks implemented Total, an advanced "LAN Zero Trust" security software, across 100 new laptops for CFD, effectively isolating the corporate ecosystem from insecure personal devices. Total encrypted data at its source, established IP restrictions for all SaaS applications, and eradicated the need for VPNs—employees could work as securely from remote locations as they would in the office.
Within a mere two months, CFD's work approach underwent a revolutionary shift:
Work Anywhere, Securely and Effortlessly
IP restrictions were set up for all SaaS applications, ensuring that logins could only happen from trusted locations or through a secure cloud network. This eliminated the need for VPNs and complicated data shares. Employees could simply open their laptop and work as if they were in the office—everything they needed automatically connected.
Docking Stations
Every office now features docking stations, allowing employees to dock their laptops when in-office and undock when off-site.
Universal Secure Access
Whether at a café or abroad, employees can now work securely without worrying about cyber threats.
Workflow Continuity
The new software integrated seamlessly into existing work processes, providing both convenience and security without requiring staff to adapt to new workflows.
Sue Pepper-Reed, CFD
“I am NOT tech-savvy! Every time I need tech support, Eugene Networks come to my rescue! There is no shame - only friendly, knowledgeable, available staff who efficiently solve my dilemmas and send me happily on my way.”
Serena Laurich, CFD
“Very helpful, patient, and fixed all my computer problems…Great service.”
Melanie Velez, CFD
“Their response time is quick, and they always get me to the person with the correct skillset. No more waiting six months to be able to prescribe straight from my phone.”
Melissa Kidman, CFD
“Everyone at Eugene Networks has always been kind and quick in their service no matter what the issue is.”
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